CDI3-SCISIM
  • 1. Which of the following is a primary purpose of an investigative interview?
A) . To conduct a surprise raid
B) . To immediately obtain a confession
C) . To intimidate the suspect
D) To gather accurate information and clarify facts
  • 2. Which method of interview involves open-ended questions to encourage the subject
A) Leading questioning
B) Rapid-fire questioning
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Direct questioning
  • 3. Which type of interrogation method relies on psychological strategies rather than
A) Covert surveillance
B) Physical intimidation
C) Forceful confrontation
D) Reid technique
  • 4. In an admission, a person acknowledges:
A) Their innocence
B) The entire criminal act
C) Only the elements of the crime
D) Facts that may indicate involvement but not the full criminal liability
  • 5. Which of the following is required for a confession to be admissible in court?
A) It must be voluntarily made
B) It must be coerced under pressure
C) It must be made in front of the media
D) It must be made to any person
  • 6. Which of the following statements about dying declarations is true?
A) They are inadmissible unless a judge witnesses them
B) They are admissible even without corroboration if the declarant believes death is imminent
C) They are only valid if the declarant survives
D) They must be notarized
  • 7. An independent relevant statement is:
A) . A statement made to the police immediately after arrest
B) A confession made under duress
C) . A statement that independently proves facts of the case
D) A statement made to influence another witness
  • 8. Which of the following is a method used in interrogation to detect deception?
A) Note-taking
B) Passive observation
C) Open-ended narrative
D) Polygraph testing
  • 9. Which principle underlies the validity of a voluntary confession?
A) Intimidation by authorities
B) Immediate police confrontation
C) Presence of media witnesses
D) Absence of threats, inducement, or coercion
  • 10. The type of interview that seeks to establish a timeline of events is:
A) Narrative
B) Cognitive
C) Structured
D) Informal
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for a confession?
A) The suspect must be informed of their rights
B) It must be made knowingly and intelligently
C) It must include a public apology
D) . It must be voluntary
  • 12. The Reid Technique primarily focuses on:
A) Conducting surveillance
B) Gathering physical evidence
C) Encouraging suspects to lie
D) Using confrontation and behavioral analysis to elicit a confession
  • 13. A dying declaration can be admitted without corroboration if:
A) It was signed in front of police
B) The declarant was aware death was imminent
C) It was recorded on video
D) It was written and notarized
  • 14. Which of the following best describes a cognitive interview?
A) Relies on threats to elicit statements
B) Focuses on witness memory retrieval through context reinstatement
C) Forces the suspect to provide a confession
D) Is conducted without asking questions
  • 15. When analyzing an independent relevant statement, investigators should:
A) Accept the statement at face value
B) Ignore contradictions
C) Verify the statement independently without coercion
D) Use the statement only as hearsay
  • 16. Which technique encourages witnesses to reconstruct past events to improve recall accuracy?
A) Rapid questioning
B) Leading questions
C) Confrontational interrogation
D) Cognitive interviewing
  • 17. A confession made after prolonged detention without access to counsel is:
A) Admissible in court
B) Considered independent relevant statement
C) Presumed involuntary and inadmissible
D) Admissible in court
  • 18. The primary purpose of a police interrogation is to:
A) Obtain evidence through coercion
B) Elicit the truth from a suspect
C) Publicly shame the suspect
D) Immediately arrest anyone nearby
  • 19. Which of the following is a legal safeguard to ensure a confession is voluntary?
A) Threatening the suspect with punishment
B) Using physical pressure
C) Advising the suspect of their right to remain silent
D) Conducting the interrogation in private
  • 20. Which is a hallmark of an independent relevant statement?
A) Needs corroboration to be valid
B) Requires police supervision
C) Given only after a court order
D) Made voluntarily and without prompting
  • 21. During an investigative interview, the officer should:
A) Ask leading questions to force answers
B) Interrupt the witness frequently
C) Focus on irrelevant facts
D) Listen actively and encourage detailed narratives
  • 22. Which method of interrogation is structured around behavioral cues and inconsistencies in the suspect’s story?
A) Direct confrontation
B) Reid Technique
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Passive observation
  • 23. Which factor may render a confession inadmissible?
A) Voluntary nature
B) . Recording of the confession
C) Threats or promises made by law enforcement
D) Knowledge of rights
  • 24. A statement made by a person under the belief that they are about to die is:
A) An admission
B) A dying declaration
C) . A hearsay statement
D) A voluntary confession
  • 25. Which is an example of an open-ended question during an interview?
A) Was the door locked?”
B) You didn’t hit anyone, right?”
C) Did you see him take the money?”
D) Can you describe everything that happened that day?”
  • 26. Which of the following best defines an admission?
A) . An acknowledgment of some facts that may establish a crime but stops short of full guilt
B) Statement without any factual basis
C) Complete confession of guilt
D) Statement by a third party
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a type of interview?
A) Informational
B) Cognitive
C) Coercive
D) Investigative
  • 28. In applying the principles of dying declaration, one must ensure
A) It is read aloud in court
B) The declarant knew death was imminent
C) The statement is notarized
D) The statement is recorded immediately
  • 29. A confession made to a fellow detainee under threat is:
A) Considered independent relevant statement
B) Automatically valid
C) Admissible
D) Inadmissible due to coercion
  • 30. Which method is most effective for improving witness memory recall?
A) Rapid-fire questioning
B) Leading questions
C) Confrontational interrogation
D) Cognitive interviewing
  • 31. Which principle ensures the reliability of an independent relevant statement?
A) Must involve a police officer
B) Statement must be voluntary and independent of coercion
C) Must be made publicly
D) Must be repeated multiple times
  • 32. . The legal safeguard that a suspect’s statement cannot be used if obtained under
A) Rule against hearsay
B) Doctrine of independent evidence
C) Principle of voluntariness
D) Miranda rights
  • 33. During an interview, which approach helps minimize witness anxiety and improve information accuracy?
A) Friendly and neutral demeanor
B) Ignoring witness responses
C) Repeating questions rapidly
D) Aggressive confrontation
  • 34. Which of the following is an element of a valid confession?
A) Voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
B) Coerced under threat
C) Made without awareness of rights
D) Given to a third party only
  • 35. When analyzing a dying declaration, the investigator should:
A) Ignore the timing of the statement
B) Determine if the declarant believed death was imminent
C) Treat it as hearsay by default
D) Require the presence of legal counsel
  • 36. Which interview method emphasizes reconstructing the context of the event?
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Leading questions
C) Coercive interrogation
D) Rapid questioning
  • 37. An independent relevant statement can be used in court:
A) Only if the declarant testifies
B) Never
C) Only if it is corroborated
D) Even without the declarant being present
  • 38. Which of the following is the main difference between an admission and a confession?
A) Admission is voluntary; confession is always coerced
B) Admission is always false; confession is always true
C) Admission acknowledges some facts; confession acknowledges full criminal responsibility
D) Admission is given in court; confession is private
  • 39. Which of the following statements is true about dying declarations?
A) . They are inadmissible unless signed
B) They require corroboration
C) They must be witnessed by two officers
D) They are exceptions to the hearsay rule
  • 40. During interrogation, detecting verbal and non-verbal cues is important because:
A) . It can identify deception or inconsistencies
B) It forces a confession
C) It substitutes for evidence
D) It makes the suspect nervous
  • 41. A voluntary statement made without threat, inducement, or promise is classified a
A) Leading question
B) . Admission or confession
C) Coerced statement
D) Hearsay
  • 42. Which is an example of an indirect interrogation method?
A) Forced written confession
B) Direct questioning with threats
C) Behavioral analysis of the suspect’s story
D) . Physical intimidation
  • 43. A statement that helps establish the facts independently of the suspect’s confession is:
A) Dying declaration
B) Independent relevant statement
C) Hearsay evidence
D) Coerced confession
  • 44. Which of the following is critical for admissibility of confessions?
A) Voluntariness and knowledge of rights
B) Speed of confession
C) Presence of media
D) Prior criminal record
  • 45. . Which of the following best represents a structured interview
A) Aggressive interrogation
B) Random questions without structure
C) Standardized questions asked in a pre-determined order
D) Surprise questioning
  • 46. Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of interrogation?
A) Reid technique
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Polygraph-assisted interview
D) Public humiliation
  • 47. A suspect admits involvement in a crime but denies full responsibility. This is an example of:
A) Hearsay
B) Full confession
C) Coerced statement
D) Admission
  • 48. Which principle justifies admitting a dying declaration even if the declarant is unavailable?
A) The belief that a person is unlikely to lie when facing imminent death
B) The requirement for a judge’s approval
C) The requirement for notarization
D) The need for witnesses
  • 49. Which of the following ensures that a confession is legally obtained?
A) Voluntary, informed, and without coercion
B) Taken in a public forum
C) Taken secretly with intimidation
D) Taken after threats
  • 50. During interview analysis, an investigator should:
A) Correlate statements with independent evidence for reliability
B) Ignore inconsistencies
C) Only record confessions, not admissions
D) Accept statements at face value
  • 51. Which of the following best distinguishes theft from robbery under the Revised Penal Code?
A) Theft is committed only in commercial establishments; robbery is not
B) Robbery requires prior consent of the victim; theft does not
C) Theft involves intimidation; robbery does not
D) Robbery involves violence or intimidation; theft does not
  • 52. Which is a key element of estafa under the RPC?
A) Killing a person to gain property
B) Misappropriation or conversion of property through deceit
C) Taking personal property by intimidation
D) Breaking and entering a house
  • 53. During a criminal investigation, which approach is most appropriate for robbery with serious physical injuries?
A) Interview witnesses only
B) Forensic and medical examination with crime scene documentation
C) ocus solely on recovering stolen property
D) Only review surveillance footage
  • 54. In distinguishing theft from estafa, which factor is critical in investigation?
A) The value of the property
B) Number of victims
C) Presence of deceit or fraudulent intent
D) Whether the property is movable or immovable
  • 55. Which procedure is essential in investigating estafa?
A) . Interviewing neighbors
B) Establishing proof of deceit or misrepresentation
C) Verifying the victim’s prior consent
D) Checking fingerprints only
  • 56. A thief steals a bag from a crowded market. Which investigative approach is most effective?
A) Seizing unrelated evidence in nearby areas
B) Eyewitness identification and CCTV review
C) Filing an administrative report
D) In-depth financial profiling of the suspect
  • 57. What differentiates robbery in a dwelling from robbery in a public place?
A) Only dwelling robbery requires victim testimony
B) Public robbery requires prior planning; dwelling does not
C) Robbery in a dwelling is punishable more severely due to violation of personal security
D) Use of firearms is prohibited in dwelling robbery
  • 58. Which is a legal requirement for confiscating stolen property during investigation?
A) Court-issued warrant or lawful seizure
B) Consent from neighbors
C) Public announcement
D) Verbal permission from the suspect
  • 59. Which stage is most crucial in establishing criminal liability for theft?
A) Recovering the stolen item
B) Proving motive
C) Proving actual taking without consent
D) Establishing prior criminal record
  • 60. When analyzing a robbery scene, investigators should focus primarily on:
A) Physical evidence and witness statements P
B) The social media accounts of neighbors
C) Public opinion
D) . The weather during the incident
  • 61. Under R.A. 10883, carnapping with serious physical injuries is punishable by:
A) Community service
B) Imprisonment of 6 months
C) Fine only
D) Reclusion temporal to death
  • 62. Which of the following is a distinctive element of carnapping?
A) Kidnapping for ransom
B) Theft of personal jewelry
C) Breaking into a house
D) Taking a motor vehicle with intent to gain
  • 63. The essential investigative step in carnapping is
A) Verifying vehicle ownership and tracing its location
B) Ignoring CCTV footage
C) . Interviewing neighbors only
D) . Filing a complaint with barangay officials
  • 64. In an anti-carnapping investigation, which evidence is most vital
A) . Vehicle registration and plate number
B) Public sentiment
C) . Victim’s income record
D) The suspect’s prior unrelated offenses
  • 65. What is the difference between carnapping with violence and carnapping without violence?
A) Location of the vehicle
B) Number of suspects involved
C) Use of physical harm or intimidation during the crime
D) Type of vehicle used
  • 66. Which approach helps trace the stolen vehicle in anti-carnapping cases
A) Reviewing traffic camera footage and GPS tracking
B) Forensic analysis of tire marks
C) Seizing property in nearby towns
D) nterviewing unrelated witnesses
  • 67. P.D. 1612 “Anti-Fencing” law primarily addresses
A) Selling stolen goods knowingly
B) Forgery of documents
C) Theft of livestock only
D) . Kidnapping for ransom
  • 68. nvestigators suspect a person of selling a stolen vehicle knowingly. Which law applies?
A) . R.A. 6539
B) . R.A. 9160
C) R.A. 9208
D) P.D. 1612
  • 69. In analyzing a carnapping case, the chain of custody of evidence is essential to:
A) Reduce police workload
B) Ensure the admissibility of recovered vehicle in court
C) . Increase public awareness
D) Protect suspect’s rights
  • 70. Which investigative method best aids prevention of vehicle theft
A) Conducting surprise inspections only in schools
B) Asking the media to report thefts
C) . Surveillance and monitoring of known “hot spots
D) Random public announcements
  • 71. Which is a core element of human trafficking
A) . Force, coercion, or deception for exploitation
B) Theft of property
C) Simple kidnapping without intent
D) Illegal importation of goods
  • 72. R.A. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Rape Law) strengthens protection of:
A) Private property owners
B) Minors and women in trafficking-related sexual exploitation
C) Bank account holders
D) Vehicle owners
  • 73. In human trafficking cases, first investigative step is:
A) . Search unrelated areas
B) Arrest suspects immediately without plan
C) Ignore digital evidence
D) . Locate and rescue victims safely
  • 74. Investigating a suspected trafficking operation, the investigator should
A) . Trace recruitment, transport, and exploitation stages
B) . Focus solely on financial transactions
C) . Ignore online communication records
D) . Avoid interviewing victims
  • 75. Which law addresses the prevention of child exploitation in trafficking
A) P.D. 1612
B) . R.A. 9160
C) . R.A. 9208
D) . R.A. 6539
  • 76. Key investigative approach in human trafficking involves
A) Public announcements only
B) . Coordinating with social welfare agencies and local authorities
C) Filing reports without rescue operations
D) . Ignoring forensic digital evidence
  • 77. Which is a red flag in money laundering related to trafficking
A) . Unusually large or frequent money transfers from unknown sources
B) Owning a private vehicle
C) Attending community events
D) Small personal spending
  • 78. Investigators analyzing digital communication in trafficking cases focus on
A) Publicly disclosing personal data
B) Monitoring unrelated social media
C) . Ignoring online chats
D) . Identifying recruiters, victims, and financial transactions
  • 79. The expanded law on human trafficking (R.A. 11862) covers:
A) Financial fraud
B) . Vehicle carnapping
C) . Prevention of trafficking in persons, especially women and children
D) . Only property theft
  • 80. In analyzing trafficking cases, investigators apply which Bloom’s level
A) Ignoring financial evidence
B) . Understanding and analyzing patterns of recruitment and exploitation
C) Recording weather data
D) . Memorizing names only
  • 81. Which is the first stage of money laundering
A) . Recovery – reporting to authorities
B) Integration – using money for business investment
C) . Placement – introducing illicit funds into the financial system
D) Layering – separating illicit funds from origin
  • 82. Which stage of money laundering involves complex transactions to conceal
A) Layering
B) Exploitation
C) Integration
D) Placement
  • 83. Integration stage in money laundering means
A) Money appears legitimate for investment or business
B) Money is stolen physically
C) Assets are seized by authorities
D) No financial movement occurs
  • 84. Which law governs Anti-Money Laundering in the Philippines
A) . RA 9160
B) . RA 9208
C) . PD 1612
D) . RA 6539
  • 85. When analyzing suspicious financial transactions, investigators are applying which Bloom’s level?
A) Repeating reports
B) Memorizing laws only
C) Analyzing
D) Remembering
  • 86. RA 10927 amends which law
A) . RA 9208 – Human Trafficking
B) . RA 9160 – Anti-Money Laundering Act
C) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
D) RA 10364 – Expanded Anti-Rape
  • 87. Investigators use bank records and transaction monitoring in which stage of money laundering?
A) None of the above
B) Recovery only
C) . Placement and layering
D) Integration only
  • 88. Which method is critical for applying AML laws
A) Ignoring large transactions
B) Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and reporting of suspicious transactions
C) Random inspections of homes
D) Asking media for information
  • 89. Which is a typical red flag for money laundering
A) Structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements
B) . Buying groceries with cash
C) . Routine payroll deposits
D) Small daily purchases
  • 90. Investigating money laundering linked to trafficking requires
A) Confiscating property randomly
B) Memorizing case files only
C) Ignoring financial flows
D) Tracing illicit money, linking to suspects, and analyzing transaction patterns
  • 91. A suspect is involved in carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering. Which approach integrates all investigations?
A) . Ignoring digital evidence
B) Interviewing only neighbors
C) Filing separate complaints without coordination
D) Multi-agency coordination, evidence tracing, forensic and financial analysis
  • 92. When analyzing estafa committed via online platforms, investigators should
A) . Examine digital contracts, trace financial transfers, and interview parties involved
B) . Only ask victims for statements
C) Ignore electronic evidence
D) Seize unrelated property
  • 93. Which evidence type is common to carnapping and trafficking investigations
A) Only eyewitness statements
B) . Only weather records
C) . Random surveillance
D) . Vehicle/asset registration, GPS tracking, financial transactions
  • 94. In evaluating a theft-robbery scenario with money laundering links, what should investigators prioritize?
A) Arresting without warrants
B) Conducting public surveys
C) Only recovering stolen property
D) Following money trails, linking proceeds to suspects, and recovering property
  • 95. What distinguishes a high-level investigator’s approach from a basic investigation?
A) . Filing reports without evidence
B) Asking for public opinion
C) Ability to analyze multiple crime patterns, link them to laws, and plan coordinated interventions
D) Memorizing laws only
  • 96. An integrated analysis of trafficking and money laundering requires
A) Interviewing unrelated parties
B) Understanding recruitment, exploitation, and fund movement stages
C) . Confiscating vehicles randomly
D) . Ignoring financial records
  • 97. Which law is cross-cutting between trafficking and money laundering
A) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
B) . PD 1612 – Anti-Fencing
C) RPC – Theft provisions only
D) . RA 9160 – AML
  • 98. Investigators need which skill when linking multiple property crimes
A) Only memorization of laws
B) . Analytical skills to identify patterns, connections, and evidence chains
C) Public speaking skills
D) Writing press releases
  • 99. Which is a critical legal principle in investigating multiple property crimes
A) . Media exposure ensures conviction
B) Evidence must be legally obtained to ensure admissibility
C) Public opinion can replace evidence
D) Arrest without warrant is preferred
  • 100. In analyzing all property crimes, anti-carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering, the investigator’s ultimate goal is to:
A) Only file reports
B) Publicize the case
C) Recover property, prosecute offenders, protect victims, and prevent recurrence
D) Only arrest suspects
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